Autoconverse :: Future Of Mobility

In this episode: GM CEO meets with senators on self-driving cars - wants to test its self-driving cars all over California; General Motors to use ChatGPT tech for in-car virtual assistant; Tesla to launch solar power charging feature in app; SpaceX Launches 40 OneWeb Satellites; Chinese electric car battery maker CATL targeted in US bill blocking tax credits; Plus…A discussion about how AI is changing car shopping.  Get full access to AutoConverse at autoconverse.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode: Hacker Cracks Toyota Customer Search Tool; Toyota Partners With Yahoo For Crown AR Effort; Ford forms automated driving subsidiary from Argo AI's remains; Ford earns Postal Service’s latest EV contract; Ford patents autonomous vehicle repossession; BMW launches demonstration fleet of hydrogen cars that use fuel cells from Toyota; Plus…Calls for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to resign; the sudden rise of AI-powered chat; and how one company is using AI to change how you get insurance quotes and safety recalls. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: Recent train derailments have Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in the hot seat; Hyundai and Kia launch service campaign to prevent theft of vehicles targeted by social media challenge; Hyundai wants to simplify EV ownership with new subscription program; Ford sells majority stake in Rivian, plans to build EV battery plant with Chinese partner; General Motors Digs Into Mining Business; Tesla agrees to double supercharger network, open to all EVs; SpaceX tests global Starlink roaming service; Plus…important answers about residential solar power for your home. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: Florida pulls $2 billion from BlackRock in largest anti-ESG divestment; SpaceX Gets Green Light To Launch 7,500 More Starlink Satellites; Tesla extends FSD access;  GM supports EV shoppers with a call center; Mercedes-Benz to introduce acceleration subscription fee; Sony-Honda autonomous EV with a PS5; Trend of the Year - Tech Layoffs. Plus, a conversation about the used car market, Carvana’s looming bankruptcy, and the fate of push-button car shopping. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: House Passes Bill to Avert a Rail Strike; Amazon is gutting Alexa; Neuralink faces federal probe, employee backlash over animal tests; Tesla delivers its first electric semi trucks; Domino’s buys 800 Chevrolet Bolt EVs; Ford’s new EV dealer network; Toyota Uses Hydrogen Like Gasoline; Honda will start US production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2024; Rolls Royce to create the world’s first hydrogen powered aero-jet-engine; Renewable energy predicted to surpass coal by 2025. Plus, a conversation about the illusion of privacy. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: COP27 Talks Begin With Deal to Discuss Climate Reparations; Ford exec rings alarm on EV charging and battery raw materials; Hyundai Ranked 1st in Global Hydrogen Car Sales; BMW plans to invest $1.7 billion in U.S. to produce electric vehicles in South Carolina; Canoo to build battery manufacturing facility in Oklahoma; Everledger and Ford introduce battery passport pilot; Can EV Buses act as “batteries on wheels?” Plus: Record high auto finance interest rates, and what really is an instant cash offer for your vehicle? Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: Snap and Amazon partner on AR shopping for eyewear; Volkswagen to go fully electric by 2033; GM touts millions of miles driven with Super Cruise; Sunrun to offer smart home charging stations; create 17-MW energy storage virtual power plant in Puerto Rico; GM plans to onshore critical battery component manufacturing processes; Europe adopts law requiring Apple to support USB-C chargers; Saudi Arabia Breaks Ground on The Line Megacity - SpaceX Dismantles Hyperloop Test Tunnel. Plus…How your tires might be causing roadkill you never imagined. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: Musk expands his empire by completing the purchase of Twitter; Ford and Volkswagen pull the plug on robocar unit Argo AI; GM ready to power all US facilities with renewable energy by 2025; Toyota to launch large-capacity Sweep Energy Storage System from reused electrified vehicle batteries; Wind Turbine Blades Can’t Be Recycled, Piling Up in Landfills; SpaceX starts accepting Starlink for RVs orders. Plus, rising demand for electricity and how electric vehicles are impacting the scrapping business. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: Jay Leno Teams Up With General Motors To Build A Jet Car; Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler; UberEats to deliver pot in Toronto; Circle K gas stations are adding weed for convenient pickup; GM takes on Tesla with its own solar power and energy storage system; Tesla launches a Wall Connector for non-Tesla vehicles; AWS and BMW develop cloud platform for connected cars; SpaceX Unveils Starlink Internet Services for Private Jets; IRS releases details on how your tax rate could change next year: TikTok Parent ByteDance Planned To Use TikTok To Monitor The Physical Location Of Specific American Citizens; Plus: How an AI concierge service will benefit auto shoppers. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff. Thanks.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: Inflation keeps getting worse; Alex Jones ordered to pay nearly $1B; TikTok chases Amazon with plans for US fulfillment centers; SpaceX provides Florida with Starlink satellites after Hurricane Ian, GM launching new business to connect homes and business with EV chargers and energy storage; Plus…A discussion on the adoption of EVs and the surprising return rate - EV owners going back to gas powered cars. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: Honda, LG announce $4.4 billion US battery factory for EVs; GM Set To Invest $491 Million Into EV Upgrades For Indiana Plant; Intel breaks ground on its $20b chip plant; General Motors To Be First Client Partner For NBCUnified; Tesla Cranking Out 6,500 Powerwalls, 9K Battery Packs A Week In Nevada; GM's self-driving car unit to offer driverless rides in Phoenix, Austin this year; Tesla is building four enormous Supercharger locations in California; General Motors and Kroger launching electric grocery cart; GM to sell up to 175,000 electric vehicles to Hertz through 2027; Why is a NASA spacecraft crashing into an asteroid? Plus…Auto industry insider shares crazy Info about the centralized bank system and the impending used car bubble. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: We pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who passed away last week at the age of 96; A look at looming corporate job cuts; California energy hypocrisy, Royal Caribbean to deploy Starlink Satellite Internet with SpaceX; Nissan LEAF bi-directional charging approved; a breakthrough with plastics and diamonds; and more. Plus…more car buying tips with industry insiders including tax credits for brick and mortar business owners who supply recharging services for EV owners. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. Support this podcast with our affiliate link and earn free stuff.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: California set to ban sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035; Toyota and ChargePoint partner to offer home and public charging; Department of Energy wants feedback on how to recycle lithium-ion batteries; Biden administration launches airline customer service dashboard for canceled or delayed flights; Elon Musk says self-driving Tesla could be ready by the end of the year; Plus, what is the “scam” behind EVs, and what to expect when buying a new car today.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: President Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act. What will it actually do? Transportation Department proposes new rules for refunds with airlines; Nissan launches financial framework to fund electrified vehicles, mobility; Raytheon Technologies to Test Hydrogen and Ammonia as Clean Power Fuel Sources; Plus…What to know about ESG Ratings, and a glimpse into at BEV development and natural resources with the Kwak Bros. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode: Senate Democrats pass budget package; Automakers scramble to decode EV Tax credits; Apple eyes fuel purchases from dashboard as it revs up car software; Ford secures battery cell capacity to support EV run rate for late 2023; GM is expanding its hands-free Super Cruise system to 400,000 miles of roads; GM to Punish Buyers Who Flip High-Demand Vehicles; and Toyota’s Push for Hydrogen Fuel Cells Over Electric Batteries; Plus…Meet Super AI Overlord Aaddin; and what to do about hypocrisy on carbon emissions. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode…US Gasoline Prices Fall to Two-Month Low With Pump Pain Easing; Automakers Plan to Build Fewer Cars to Keep Prices Higher; World Economic Forum Says It Is ‘Time to Look Beyond’ Private Vehicle Ownership; Tesla-Hertz Partnership Expands to Sixteen New Cities; JetBlue to buy Spirit Airlines to become the fifth-largest US carrier; and more. Plus…Jeremiah Fox on Dealing with Adversity, and Plensy Chief Revenue Officer Brandi Kolosky talks about her company’s patent-pending auto lending solution on blockchain. Brought to you in part by Morning Brew. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode…Airline sales soar, along with chaos; Pete Buttigieg launches $1B pilot to build racial equity in America’s roads; Virgin Galactic postpones first commercial flights to next year; Venice Plans to Start Weeding Out Cheap Tourists; Starbucks to close 16 stores citing personal safety concerns; Grubhub and Amazon offer Prime members one-year of $0 food delivery; Japan will begin locking people up for online comments; Automakers Are Starting to Drop AM Radio in New Cars: Plus…conversations with Allen Taylor and Scott Cunningham about Elon Musk buying Twitter, Regulation and Decentralization of Crypto, and more…See full video replay and show notes on this blog and Make 1984 Fiction Again by JP Sears.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode…Uber settles disability lawsuit; Delta buys 100 Boeing Max planes; Snapchat comes to desktop and offers premium service; Ford is sticking with plans for non-negotiable EV pricing; Ford June sales disappoint; US Approves SpaceX's Starlink Internet for use with Ships, Boats, Planes; Scientists have created worms that can kill cancer cells; Scientists create algae computer powered by photosynthesis;  Robotic surgeons lead to faster recovery. Plus…Cryptosocial Author Allen Taylor joins us for a discussion of his new book - How Cryptocurrency is Changing Social Media. See blog for details. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this episode…Tesla Supercharging Network Expands to 35k Stalls; Tesla calling on Powerwall users to help support the grid; GM files patent application for anti-motion sickness technology for autonomous vehicles; Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional; Plus…Why is the Biden Administration secretly shipping US oil reserves to China? And a discussion about auto shoppinng with three Great Women in Technology: Brandi Kolosky, Michelle Dillard, Kelly Saunders. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com

In this bonus episode…High Gas Prices, Inflation drama hits Hollywood, Toyota cuts vehicle production over global chip shortage, Airbnb: The party is over, Retail workers don’t feel safe, SEC vs. Ripple.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autoconverse.substack.com